2025-10-20 No Kings Riots, Bolton Busted & Christian Awakening: Shocking Week in US Politics

Nationwide "No Kings" Protests Against Trump: Millions participated in over 2,600 mostly peaceful demonstrations across all 50 states on October 18, opposing Trump's perceived authoritarianism; incidents included a Chicago protester mimicking a neck-shooting gesture (identified as elementary teacher Lucy Martinez, whose school shut down its online presence) and riots near an ICE facility in Portland.
Trump Hints at Insurrection Act: In a Sunday interview, President Trump stated he could invoke the Insurrection Act for "unquestioned power" to address urban unrest but prefers current approaches, criticizing "fake politicians" for opposing safety measures in cities.
Israel Strikes Gaza Over Ceasefire Breach: The IDF conducted airstrikes in Rafah after accusing Hamas of violating the fragile truce with anti-tank missiles and gunfire that killed two Israeli soldiers; Israel briefly halted aid before resuming it and the ceasefire.
John Bolton Indicted on Classified Documents Charges: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton faces 18 counts for allegedly transmitting and retaining over 1,000 pages of classified "diary-like" notes via personal email and apps to unauthorized family members during his White House tenure; he pleads not guilty.
Surge in Christian Engagement: US Bible sales rose nearly 42% since 2022, religion/spirituality podcast streams up 80% since 2019, and Christian music streams on Spotify increased 50% since 2019, signaling a potential religious awakening.
David French Warns of "Religious Revolution": In a New York Times column, conservative commentator David French expresses unease over rising Christian fervor, distinguishing it from true revival as more akin to a politicized "revolution" that could harm the faith and nation.
NYC Mayoral Debate Heats Up Over Muslim Outreach: Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani challenged rival Andrew Cuomo to name a single mosque visited during his 10-year governorship, accusing him of ignoring Muslim communities until facing a Muslim opponent; Mamdani emphasized equality and respect for all New Yorkers.